Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

06/21/2019

House ditched - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

Curtis Fortenberry Home Moving Company was transporting the wide-load home when the driver swerved to miss Betty and Selby Egender’s mailbox at 16512 N. Banner Road. #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Mindy Ragan Wood Staff Writer A house on its way along Banner Road near Northwest Highway slid off the trailer and shut down the area Tuesday and Wednesday. Curtis Fortenberry Home Moving Company was transporting the wide-load home when the driver swerved to miss Betty and Selby Egender’s mailb...

06/13/2019

County crews work to repair damaged roads - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

Canadian and Kingfisher County Commissioners are scrambling to keep roads passable. Commissioners describe making repairs as effective as shoveling snow in a snowstorm. #DamagedRoads #KingfisherCounty #CanadianCounty #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Mindy Ragan Wood Staff Writer Canadian County Emergency Management with area city officials met with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Tuesday in El Reno to discuss the damage caused by recent floods and tornadoes. President Donald Trump granted federal assistance to seven more count...

06/13/2019

Piedmont teachers, staff receive pay raises - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

After negotiations between the district and teachers, the Piedmont Board of Education voted to approve it Monday night during the regular meeting. #TeacherPayRaise #PiedmontSchools #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Mindy Ragan Wood Staff Writer Piedmont teachers and support staff will return to class this fall with higher salaries, making it the second consecutive year the district has raised pay. After negotiations between the district and teachers, the Piedmont Board of Education voted to approve it Monda...

06/13/2019

Piedmont set for summer camp season - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

The Wildcats are currently playing in the 2019 Edmond North summer league, looking to hone their skills after their 2019 Class 5A state championship run. #WildcatsBasketball #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Trey Hunter Sports Editor Piedmont is hosting youth, middle school and high school camps across multiple sports during June. Here is a list of upcoming camps: The Piedmont Wildcat baseball camp is June 10-13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Piedmont High School. Players from five years old to incoming...

06/10/2019

Due to technology issues between iPhone and Facebook we are unable to live record the board of education meeting. See our story in Thursday’s paper.

06/06/2019

Piedmont Road closed due to flooding - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

BREAKING NEWS: Yukon public works employees and police officials do not expect Piedmont Road to last and should be shut down for at least two weeks for repairs. #PiedmontNewsOnline #BreakingNews

Motorists will not be allowed to drive on Piedmont Road between Wagner Road and Wilshire Boulevard after Thursday’s downpour washed away much of the roadway, local authorities confirmed. Yukon public works employees and police officials do not expect Piedmont Road to last and should be shut down f...

06/03/2019

2019 RIDE & RALLY – Women's Freedom Ride

Calling all ladies on motorcycles: You have the chance to set a world record for female riders! Tell us in the comments below why you ride, what you love about it, and what kind of motorcycle you prefer.

http://www.womensfreedomride.org/to-romote-fellowship-and-show-support-for-all-women-riders/2019-2/

2019 RIDE & RALLY The year 2019 is the year that all women riders will come together, as one, and we will set the record for the most women riding on motorcycles in one event! ALL women riders are welcome to come join us, no matter what type of motorcycle you ride! It’s about supporting and encour...

05/31/2019

Gripey Mayor Mayabb - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

The dispute was regarding plans for flooding and a road that would go into the subdivision over a flood pond. #CityOfPiedmont #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Mindy Ragan Wood Staff Writer Last week’s city council meeting ended with several agenda items stalled, tabled or dead. On the agenda was an item Mayabb requested which included a discussion and possible action on the Shenandoah Valley development which caused a conflict between city staff incl...

05/31/2019

Quilts of Valor group reaches out to vets in other communities - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

Piedmont Area Veterans Association in conjunction with Quilts of Valor presented six veterans from Yukon and Okarche with quilts May 16 in PAVA’s new building. #PAVA #QuiltsOfValor #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Mindy Ragan Wood Staff Writer Piedmont’s Quilts of Valor chapter is spreading kindness beyond its city borders by giving quilts to veterans in the surrounding area. Piedmont Area Veterans Association in conjunction with Quilts of Valor presented six veterans from Yukon and Okarche with quilts M...

05/31/2019

Taking strides - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

First-year coach Jeff Hall came away pleased after finally getting a chance to evaluate his team live and lock down film for further examination. He said the recent weather didn’t help leading up to the camp, but he saw plenty of positives. #WildcatsFootball #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Trey Hunter Sports Editor The Wildcats got their first taste of action this spring against someone other than their own teammates Friday at the Bethany spring team camp. First-year coach Jeff Hall came away pleased after finally getting a chance to evaluate his team live and lock down film for fu...

05/31/2019

Simunek helps send OSU to World Series - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

It is the eighth time overall that OSU (44-15; 13-5 Big 12) has advanced to Oklahoma City, a mark which ties Texas A&M for the 12th-most WCWS appearances in NCAA history. #PiedmontAthletes #PiedmontNewsOnline

The No. 13 Oklahoma State softball team continued its magical postseason run Saturday, as the Cowgirls bested No. 4 Florida State, 3-2, to win the Tallahassee Super Regional and secure the program’s first Women’s College World Series berth since 2011. It is the eighth time overall that OSU (44-1...

05/23/2019

Program to air features Piedmont Teacher Cathy Adams on OETA - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

Five outstanding Oklahoma educators including Piedmont's Cathy Adams and 100 of the state’s top public high school seniors will be recognized when OETA premieres its statewide broadcast of the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence 33rd Academic Awards Banquet at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25.

Five outstanding Oklahoma educators and 100 of the state’s top public high school seniors will be recognized when OETA premieres its statewide broadcast of the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence 33rd Academic Awards Banquet at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25. Keynote speaker Leland Melvin, a former Space ...

05/23/2019

Piedmont seniors graduate - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

The ceremony was rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon but graduates were no less happy to cross the finish line of their high school careers at the State Fair Arena. Nearly 250 seniors were laughing and smiling as they waited for the commencement to begin at 1 p.m. #PiedmontGraduation #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Mindy Ragan Wood Staff Writer The Class of 2018 faced an uncertain graduation ceremony last year with the teacher walkout and this year the Class of 2019 faced down bad weather. The ceremony was rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon but graduates were no less happy to cross the finish line of their h...

05/23/2019

Raging storms create floods, power outages - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

Piedmont city offices received a report from OG&E that showed 3,691 homes were temporarily without power Monday afternoon and evening as the storms hit. #PiedmontNewsOnline #OklahomaStorms2019

By Mindy Ragan Wood Staff Writer Storms raged through Piedmont Monday flooding roads and causing power outages. Piedmont city offices received a report from OG&E that showed 3,691 homes were temporarily without power Monday afternoon and evening as the storms hit. “Part of 234th washed out and has...

05/23/2019

FOOTBALL: Hall excited during spring practice - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

Jeff Hall is entering his first spring session as the new head coach at Piedmont and after nearly two weeks of practice his excitement level is high to say the least. #PiedmontNewsOnline #PiedmontFootball

By Trey Hunter Sports Editor With spring sports all wrapped up, that can mean only one thing for high school athletics in the state of Oklahoma. It’s officially football season. Jeff Hall is entering his first spring session as the new head coach at Piedmont and after nearly two weeks of practice ...

05/23/2019

Ace in the hole - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

The senior basketball star and Oklahoma Christian-signee for golf helped lead the Wildcats on the court and the course, leading each team in multiple ways. #PiedmontNewsOnline #WildcatsSports

By Trey Hunter Sports Editor Hunter Oden was one of Piedmont’s most prolific athletes during the 2018-19 sports year. The senior basketball star and Oklahoma Christian-signee for golf helped lead the Wildcats on the court and the course, leading each team in multiple ways. He was one of the boys b...

05/20/2019

Tonight's city council meeting is cancelled due to the severe weather risk. The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 PM

05/20/2019

Class of 2019 graduation ceremony has been rescheduled for tomorrow at 1 p.m. due to the weather. Here is the statement sent out by the district:

"Due to the high risk of severe weather throughout this evening, Piedmont High School Graduation has been postponed. Graduation will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21st, at 1:00 PM, at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 11:00 AM.

We apologize for the inconvenience this causes our families and community. Unfortunately, there simply is not a metro-area facility available in the evening hours this week that can accommodate the over 5,000 people expected to attend commencement exercises. As always, the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families is our top priority.

All Piedmont High School students will be dismissed at 11:40. Bus routes will run for high school students at that time. K-8th grade bus routes will run as regularly scheduled."

05/17/2019

Drama school coming to Piedmont - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

Drama Kids is a business franchise that offers classes to elementary students in schools, churches and community centers across the world. #DramaKids #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Mindy Ragan Wood Staff Writer Most elementary-age children have to wait until middle or high school to experience acting, but for Yukon and Piedmont children their luck has changed. Drama Kids is a business franchise that offers classes to elementary students in schools, churches and community ce...

05/17/2019

Piedmont ousted by eventual state champion in first round - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

Piedmont jumped out to a one-run lead early and tied the game 2-2 midway through. But after allowing a pair of late-inning runs, the Wildcats were ousted from the state tournament, 4-2 by Pryor Thursday at Broken Arrow High School. #PiedmontSports #WildcatsBaseball #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Trey Hunter Sports Editor TULSA – The Wildcats clawed their way to one of eight spots in the 2019 Class 5A state tournament last weekend. And in true form, the team tried to scratch its way into the semifinals. Piedmont jumped out to a one-run lead early and tied the game 2-2 midway through. .....

05/17/2019

Cats on the run - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

Delanie Crawford won the 1600-meter run and helped the 4×800-meter relay team, along with Regan Crawford, Maddy Lee and Sydnei Storts, win as well in the 2019 Class 5A state championship meet last weekend at Moore High School. #WildcatsTrack #PiedmontSports #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Trey Hunter Sports Editor MOORE – The Wildcats capped off the finest year in running history at Piedmont with a fine finish. Delanie Crawford won the 1600-meter run and helped the 4×800-meter relay team, along with Regan Crawford, Maddy Lee and Sydnei Storts, win as well in the 2019 Class 5A s...

05/16/2019

Medical marijuana has been legal nearly a year in Oklahoma. Has it changed your health, helped you overcome an addiction to other substances or changed your life? We are writing a follow up story and want to hear yours! Contact Mindy Wood by email, [email protected] or by phone, 405-416-4420.

05/14/2019

It’s the reason we watch storms in Oklahoma, the impending power of its far off rain and awesome beauty raging in the skies. Taken on Piedmont Road and NW 150th.

05/10/2019

GUILTY! - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

The jury returned its verdict on the second-degree murder charges and recommended sentence to District Judge Paul Hesse. Jurors were given the option of considering manslaughter which would have had a lighter sentence. #CanadianCounty #PiedmontNewsOnline #EnDUIOK

By Mindy Ragan Wood Staff Writer A Canadian County jury found a man guilty in the fiery deaths of two Yukon teens and recommended a life in prison sentence. The jury returned its verdict on the second-degree murder charges and recommended sentence to District Judge Paul Hesse. Jurors were given the....

05/10/2019

City revenue shows increase - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

While April’s collections remained almost unchanged, revenue from January to March hovered at nearly $50,000 higher per month compared to the previous year. #CityOfPiedmont #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Mindy Ragan Wood Staff Writer Sales tax revenue for Piedmont is up and has remained on the uptick for the last three months, an Oklahoma Tax Commission report shows. While April’s collections remained almost unchanged, revenue from January to March hovered at nearly $50,000 higher per month com...

05/10/2019

Right state of mind - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

Rain moved the final game of the regional tournament, but it didn’t phase Jared Gay... #WildcatsBaseball #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Trey Hunter Sports Editor OKLAHOMA CITY – The Wildcats punched their ticket to the 2019 Class 5A state tournament Saturday, knocking off Noble 2-1 at Putnam City High School. Rain moved the final game of the regional tournament, but it didn’t phase Jared Gay. The junior found a way to work th...

05/10/2019

Piedmont qualifies for state in 13 events, finishes third in regional - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

The 2019 Class 5A and Class 6A Track & Field State Championships are scheduled to begin Friday with prelims and championship races Saturday at Moore High School. #WildcatsTrack #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Trey Hunter Sports Editor EDMOND – The Wildcats girls and boys track and field teams combined to qualify for the 2019 Class 5A state meet in 13 events last weekend in the regional meet at Edmond North. Both the Cats teams finished third overall with each team winning four events. The Wildcat gi...

05/07/2019

Don't Miss This Estate Sale! - Yukon Progress

You don't want to miss out on all of the goodies this estate sale has. There is so much stuff we couldn't list it all. Click the link to learn more.

Estate Sale 14750 NW 36th Street (Highway 66), Yukon OK 73099 Friday, May 10th, 2019 to Saturday, May 11, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (No Early Birds) • Collectibles • Antiques • Dishes • Miscellaneous Items TOO MUCH TO LIST!

05/03/2019

Vets, community celebrate - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

State Senator Stephanie Bice and U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas joined the celebration in a room full of citizens and veterans. #PAVA #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Mindy Ragan Wood Staff Writer It was a day to celebrate a milestone in the community and within the Piedmont Area Veteran’s Association Saturday with the grand opening of the new community center. State Senator Stephanie Bice and U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas joined the celebration in a room full of ci...

05/03/2019

Guests descend on Mormon Temple in Surrey Hills - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

The temple open house was held from April 28-May 1 prior to the temple’s upcoming dedication for parishioners. #PiedmontNewsOnline #LDSTempleOpenHouse

By Mindy Ragan Wood Staff Writer [Slideshow of Additional Photos from the Event Below] With the completion of massive renovations to the Mormon Temple in Surrey Hills, crowds flocked to the structure for tours. The temple open house was held from April 28-May 1 prior to the temple’s upcoming dedic...

05/03/2019

Wildcats qualify for state tourney - Piedmont-Surrey Gazette

Piedmont finished third in the Class 5A regional tournament Tuesday at Crimson Creek, qualifying as one of 12 teams to compete for the state title Monday and Tuesday at Lawton Country Club. #WildcatsGolf #PiedmontNewsOnline

By Trey Hunter Sports Editor EL RENO – The Wildcats are heading to the 2019 Class 5A state tournament. Piedmont finished third in the Class 5A regional tournament Tuesday at Crimson Creek, qualifying as one of 12 teams to compete for the state title Monday and Tuesday at Lawton Country Club. The W...